Television has always been better at planting ideas than taking credit for them. Long before prestige drama made darkness feel mandatory, older shows were already slipping complexity into places ...

Before superhero movies dominated theaters, Adam West’s Batman turned living rooms into thrill rides. Capes flapped, villains schemed, and every “Same Bat-time, same Bat-channel” felt electric.

In the 21st century, superhero stories are often judged on how realistic they are — how “gritty,” how dark, how “adult.” It’s never been more visible than with Batman. Between Christopher Nolan’s take ...

Roger is passionate about movies and TV shows, as well as the drive-in theater. Aside from hosting and producing three podcasts and a monthly live show, he also collects comic books, records, VHS ...